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    fpr mod just did it need an opinion

    cool thanks, i have stainless hose for the gauge. @ pieces in fact. Just need th isolator. Right now itsmounted under the hood. What is the fitting size that replaces the torx fitting on the back of the fuelfilter? Right now to test pressure i use the drain line. I open it to see fuelpressure...
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    fpr mod just did it need an opinion

    i took the gauge off. I just used it to see where i was at to start. I am going to buy a gauge next week when i get paid.Can i leave it at 75 or is that bad for the truck? being an oil gauge it may be off. I doubt it its a nice autometer. I will do a oil gauge andmount it nder hood next week...
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    fpr mod just did it need an opinion

    I just uses a small screw with the end cut off. The head fit nicely in the spot. Its less then a nickel in thickness which is .060 i digure about 45 to 50 thousandths. i had 60 psi to startand now have 75. I used an oil pressure gauge by autometer for the reading. i figured fuel is an oil. I...
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    valve adjustment?

    I just read no adjustment, i did read lifter mod? whats that?
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    valve adjustment?

    I have never taken a valve cover off this or any 7.3. are there adjustable valves? spec?:dunno
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    quickie coolant question

    Trying to understand the coolant differences. I know the green, yellow, and red what ever that is.(bio safe?) My question I have an early 99. Its my wifes. I have been reading on cavitation. I have a coolant filter. new filter tofay(wix,charged filter) I fraine about 4 gallons of coolant out.I...
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    need confirmed.. hub question

    I was thinking i only need to change the rotor and hub. The early hub is 500 bucks compared to say 125. Their is a conversion kit of rotors and hubs, (only needing the 2 parts). But it states will fit thru 04 also. If thats the case I was thinking no bridge change needed. The hubs and rotors are...
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    need confirmed.. hub question

    I was reading a thread here. I have an early(10/98) 99 truck. I know i need the older higher priced wheel front hubs. (when i replace them) It was statedi can use the 99 thru 04 hub? I just need to change rotor too? This rotor, would a stock one from the newer years work? Does it have to...
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    early 99 hub assembly

    are we stating that i can buy late 99 hubs and install them on my early 99.. I just need to get rotorsfor a99 thru 04? or are they special rotors to do the adapt job?
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    early to late 99 differences.

    I am trying to learn the differences from early to later 99. I have a 99 dually 4wd. I thought early 99 had the dually bed with non removable wheel flares(molded one piece to the bed) I also thought they had the badge powerstroke on the front of the fender. Anyway, I have the badge on my door...
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    99 question

    thanks, I am trying to find bobs instructions and i can not. I found the filtration kits. thx
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    99 question

    On a 99 diesel 7.3 what heater hose is the return line? where does itgo(make sure i amlocating the right one) I have a coolant filter i want to install. Out line on the coolant filter does it go to the overdlow tank?Is it overflow on this truck or do I have a degas like a 6.0? I am just...
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    longer cranking times

    thx Dave B ok, an injector leak could cause the leak down?? glow plugs could cause it but its not cold. how about the ficm? trying to know what it could be? I guess, I am looking for all possibilities. What am I missing? weak batteries, ficm, hpop and its related issues, fuel...
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    longer cranking times

    I am asking for a friend on an 03 6.0, What can causelonger cranking times? Its been warm here(summer time) morning firdt dtart of the day or after it sits for a couple hours is the same. Glow plugs can cause it when cold in am(winterry times) what else? how does the hpop effect it?
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    head gaskets and dates??

    anyone?i think it was aroung 05??
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    head gaskets and dates??

    I know somewhere late 04? 05? Ford start using a different head gasket with like 2 more plies? I think....?? can someone explain when? and also what was different? thanks:dunno:dunno
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    fellow psd guy stumped ??????

    their is a module in the distributor that must be good, they can go bad, If i remember correct your dist had a module. Would act as if coil went bad, check for spark at the plug? If it has spark its not the module.
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    02 dash removal help?

    I have an 02 and want to remove the main dash part. This is the part thet goes aroung the stereo and the gauges etc. It appears if it just snaps out. I tugged on it and some clips startedto come apart but some seemed stuck. I want to make sure I am not missing a screw or something. I want to...
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    What's a good year for 6.0's

    They all can be great!!! But any one of them bad. Years 05 and up to answer your question! But, I would take an 03 6.0 with head steds and a lariot package over a stock 07 xlt. All can be great. BUt of all years's, stock, years 2005 and up pretty much figured it out. JUst my opinion. The...
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    02 excursion brakes

    i know how to bleed them, start from farthest away and proceed to closest. But how do you flush? just let it all run out first? Also, can a pad be thick but yest not allow itself to stop well? maybe glazed over or something? No pulling or pulsating?
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    02 excursion brakes

    I have good pads etc, no leaks. I feel my brakes are a bit soft and they dont seem to stop the truck all that well. My trucks have been better. This is my wifes. What could be bad? pads are thick, no pulling to either direction when i stop. Just not stopping too well(I think) thanks where...
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    2002 AC question

    On my wifes excursion, when using the AC I seem to get a lot of condensation, I know its nowmal but my question is is their some sort of weep hole that could get clogged? I was just replacing the sway bar links in the front and water would still be dripping orfalling as I was shaking the car...
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    slip joint

    yes, these driveshafts bolt to the trans rear and to the rear end. It has to slide somewhere to allow for suspension travel. I sprayed mine and its fixed. i will grease it but its good to know what it was.
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    slip joint

    I think the wd40 stopped the clunk, I would of never thought of the slip joint. Thanks guys. Now if i can stop the swaying Iwill be all set
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    slip joint

    this issue is on an 02 excursion, so no carrier bearing. i am giving this to my wife, i wanted to fix things first. i would not think a slip joint could clunk but you never know? thx

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